Guidance

FirstBuy scheme

FirstBuy was an affordable housing deposit assistance equity loan product. It aimed to make more new affordable homes available to eligible buyers priced out of the housing market.

From:
Homes and Communities Agency
Published
1 November 2006

This publication was withdrawn on

This scheme is now closed for applications, but you can read about other Affordable home ownership schemes.

Applies to England

Documents

FirstBuy buyers' guide (accessible version)

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FirstBuy buyers' guide

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Details

This scheme is now closed for applications, but you can find other home ownership schemes on Own Your Home.

Scheme fees and charges

The different fees and changes for this scheme:

  • redemption (repaying your loan): £250
  • staircase: £250
  • remortgage: £115
  • sublet: £75
  • home improvements: £75
  • transfer of Equity (change of ownership): £75

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Published 1 November 2006

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